Can Houle's Typology of Professionals Predict Participation in Continuing Education?.

Cervero, Ronald M.; Yang, Baiyin

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ERIC Number: EJ489020

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Publication Date: 1994

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Can Houle's Typology of Professionals Predict Participation in Continuing Education?

Cervero, Ronald M.; Yang, Baiyin

Journal of Continuing Higher Education, v42 n3 p2-9 Fall 1994

Cluster analysis of responses from 551 veterinarians (63%) participating in continuing professional education supported Houle's typology of professionals as innovators, pacesetters, middle majority, or laggards, in terms of their attitude toward and previous participation in continuing education, expectations of significant others, and personal obligation to participate. (SK)

Descriptors: Classification, Educational Attitudes, Higher Education, Participation, Predictor Variables, Professional Continuing Education, Professional Occupations

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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